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Otavalo
City in Imbabura, Ecuador
Overview
Otavalo is a lively Andean town renowned for its indigenous culture and busy artisan markets, set amid the stunning scenery of Imbabura Province. Its friendly atmosphere, rich traditions, and picturesque surroundings make it a must-visit for travelers seeking authenticity and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Imbabura
Population
41,718
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
0.23°, -78.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$566
Local Cost
$333
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
9.0°C
Winter Avg
10.6°C
Record High
20.5°C
Record Low
-0.2°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1195 mm
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
Upload
120 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
54
Coworking
0
Cafes
23
Nightlife
11
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UIO
Distance
42 km
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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